معرفی
Professor Hongming Xu is a Professor of Energy and Automotive Engineering and Head of the Vehicle and Engine Technology Centre at the University of Birmingham. He holds a Chair in Energy and Automotive Engineering and directs the Birmingham CASE Automotive Research and Education Centre. With 6 years of industry experience at Jaguar Land Rover and Ford, his research focuses on synergies between fuel, propulsion, and after-treatment technologies for cleaner vehicles, emphasizing AI-driven control systems and electrified powertrains.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College London, 1995)
- MSc and BSc from Hefei University of Technology (1984 and 1982)
Research Interests:
His work spans powertrain system control, fossil and biofuel combustion, emission mitigation, and hybrid electric vehicle development. Recent studies emphasize AI-based energy management for hybrid vehicles, dual-mode engine control, and sustainable fuel utilization. His research integrates experimental and computational approaches to address challenges in automotive sustainability.
Grants & Projects:
Past major projects include £10M in external funding for initiatives like CHARGE, CHASE, and AI-based hybrid vehicle control. Current projects include AI strategies for dual-mode engines and real-time optimization systems for plug-in hybrids.
Labs & Teams:
Leads the CASE-V (Connected Autonomous Systems for Electrified Vehicles) team, focusing on multi-level control from engine/motor dynamics to fleet-level V2X networks. Collaborates with industry partners like BYD and JITRI.
